Recent billboard fire shows need to follow safety protocols strictly, says Lam Thye


PETALING JAYA: The recent billboard fire which left nine Indonesian workers trapped shows the urgent need for stringent adherence to safety protocols, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

He said that the incident on Friday (May 31) is a stark reminder of the perils of neglecting workplace safety standards, adding that the preliminary investigations suggest that a short circuit likely caused the fire.

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